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==Symbols==
==Symbols==
===UNSC logo===
===Organization symbols===
====UNSC logo====
*'''Human-Covenant war era''' - This symbol saw its earliest uses in [[2525]].<ref>''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'', [[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 1|Issue #1]]</ref> A slightly simplified version of the logo was used at [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] in 2526.<ref>''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''</ref> The logo continued to see use through much of 2552.<ref name="h3storm"/><ref name="hrnobleactual"/> By [[2557]], the logo was almost wholly replaced by a new logo.<ref name="h4infinity"/> Though the Covenant war logo was still used on the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} at this point.<ref>''Halo 4'', campaign level, [[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]</ref> Due to the disappearance of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} in [[2531]], equipment and uniforms from the ship use the Human-Covenant war era logo in [[2559]].<ref>''[[Halo Wars 2]]''</ref> At some point after [[2561]], the [[Echo 216's pilot|pilot]] of [[Pelican]] ''[[Echo 216]]'' still used this logo.<ref>''[[Halo Infinite]]'', [[Halo Infinite - E3 2019 - Discover Hope Trailer|Discover Hope]]</ref>
*'''Human-Covenant war era''' - This symbol saw its earliest uses in [[2525]].<ref>''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'', [[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 1|Issue #1]]</ref> A slightly simplified version of the logo was used at [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] in 2526.<ref>''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''</ref> The logo continued to see use through much of 2552.<ref name="h3storm"/><ref name="hrnobleactual"/> By [[2557]], the logo was almost wholly replaced by a new logo.<ref name="h4infinity"/> Though the Covenant war logo was still used on the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} at this point.<ref>''Halo 4'', campaign level, [[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]</ref> Due to the disappearance of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} in [[2531]], equipment and uniforms from the ship use the Human-Covenant war era logo in [[2559]].<ref>''[[Halo Wars 2]]''</ref> At some point after [[2561]], the [[Echo 216's pilot|pilot]] of [[Pelican]] ''[[Echo 216]]'' still used this logo.<ref>''[[Halo Infinite]]'', [[Halo Infinite - E3 2019 - Discover Hope Trailer|Discover Hope]]</ref>


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File:TACSIM 1.png|A version of the logo used in the [[UNSC Tactical Simulator]]. Note the addition of "TACSIM" below "UNSC" in the center.
File:TACSIM 1.png|A version of the logo used in the [[UNSC Tactical Simulator]]. Note the addition of "TACSIM" below "UNSC" in the center.
</gallery>
</gallery>
===UNSC wordmark===
====UNSC wordmark====
A specialized wordmark was used by the UNSC as early as [[2554]].<ref name="legendarydatadrop2"/> By 2557, Some fatigues also had the wordmark printed on it.<ref>''[[Halo 4]]'', [[The Commissioning]]</ref>
A specialized [[Wikipedia:Wordmark|wordmark]] was used by the UNSC as early as [[2554]].<ref name="legendarydatadrop2"/> By 2557, Some fatigues also had the wordmark printed on it.<ref>''[[Halo 4]]'', [[The Commissioning]]</ref>
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4 UNSC logo.png
File:H4 UNSC logo.png
</gallery>
</gallery>
===UNSCDF logo===
 
====UNSCDF logo====
Similar to the UNSC's Human-Covenant war era symbol, UNSCDF symbol's earliest sighting was in [[2525]].<ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', [[:File:SSgt Avery Johnson, UNSC Marine Corps.JPG|Cover]]</ref> It continued use up until [[2552]].<ref>''Halo 3'', campaign level, [[Crow's Nest (level)|Crow's Nest]]</ref>
Similar to the UNSC's Human-Covenant war era symbol, UNSCDF symbol's earliest sighting was in [[2525]].<ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', [[:File:SSgt Avery Johnson, UNSC Marine Corps.JPG|Cover]]</ref> It continued use up until [[2552]].<ref>''Halo 3'', campaign level, [[Crow's Nest (level)|Crow's Nest]]</ref>
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Main-UNSC.png
File:Main-UNSC.png
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Branch logos===
====Navy logos====
*'''Navy logo''' - The navy's logo is composed of an arrow, point upwards and away from a star, above several chevrons and layered over a globe. It was in use starting in at least [[2554]], being semi-transparent on papers used for official reports.<ref name="legendarydatadrop2">''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]'', [[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop 2]]</ref>
<gallery>
File:UNSC-Navy-logo1.png
</gallery>
*'''[[Symbols of the Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI logos]]''' - ONI uses several symbols, including their seal<ref>''[[Halo Mythos]]'', p. 141</ref> and a logo similar in design to the UNSC's Human-Covenant war era logo.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', [[Veronica Dare]] in-game model</ref>
*'''[[Symbols of the Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI logos]]''' - ONI uses several symbols, including their seal<ref>''[[Halo Mythos]]'', p. 141</ref> and a logo similar in design to the UNSC's Human-Covenant war era logo.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', [[Veronica Dare]] in-game model</ref>
<gallery>
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File:ONI emblem.png|ONI's UNSC derived symbol.
File:ONI emblem.png|ONI's UNSC derived symbol.
</gallery>
</gallery>
*'''Army logo''' - The army's logo is composed of a chevron and triangle with a star in it.  
*'''[[ORION Project]] emblem''' - The ORION project had a number of associated emblems.
<gallery>
File:ORIONpatch.png|An ORION emblem
File:Halo 3 ODST Orion.png|An ORION emblem seen on [[Avery Johnson]]'s lighter.
File:Journal OrionLogo.png|An ORION logo drawn by [[Catherine Halsey]]
</gallery>
*'''[[SPARTAN-II program]] emblem''' - The SPARTAN-II program had its own emblem.<ref>''[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition]]''</ref>
<gallery>
File:Spartan-II Insignia.png|The SPARTAN-II emblem.
</gallery>
*'''Navy unit emblems'''
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:UNSC-Army-logo1.png
File:Blueteam.png|[[Blue Team]] emblem
File:UNSC-7thFleet.png|[[Seventh Fleet]] emblem
File:Omega Team emblem.png|[[Team Omega]] emblem
</gallery>
</gallery>
*'''Navy logo''' - The navy's logo is composed of an arrow, point upwards and away from a star, above several chevrons and layered over a globe. It was in use starting in at least [[2554]], being semi-transparent on papers used for official reports.<ref name="legendarydatadrop2">''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]'', [[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop 2]]</ref>
====Army logos====
{{Main|UNSC Army}}
The army's logo is composed of a chevron and triangle with a star in it.  
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:UNSC-Navy-logo1.png
File:UNSC-Army-logo1.png
</gallery>
</gallery>
====Marine Corps logos====
*'''ODST logo''' - The ODST's primary logo is composed of a [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]], with a flaming skull in the center. The logo was used on flags and etched into the caskets of deceased ODSTs.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', [[The Life]]</ref> The logo was placed on [[Edward Buck]]'s version of the [[HELLJUMPER-class Mjolnir]].<ref>''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', [[Edward Buck]] model</ref>
*'''ODST logo''' - The ODST's primary logo is composed of a [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]], with a flaming skull in the center. The logo was used on flags and etched into the caskets of deceased ODSTs.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', [[The Life]]</ref> The logo was placed on [[Edward Buck]]'s version of the [[HELLJUMPER-class Mjolnir]].<ref>''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', [[Edward Buck]] model</ref>
<gallery>
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File:HW2 Kinsano logo.png
File:HW2 Kinsano logo.png
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
*'''Marine unit emblems'''
===Emblems===
<gallery>
*'''[[Ship emblem]]''' - [[UNSC starship]]s occasionally have their own symbols.
File:7thODSTunitpatch.PNG|[[7th Shock Troops Battalion]] emblem
File:HW2 Sunray Patch.png|[[Sunray 1-1]] emblem
File:FireteamRaven NoWings Black.png|[[Fireteam Raven]] emblem
File:Helljumper 19th BN.png|[[19th Shock Troops Battalion]] emblem
</gallery>
====Spartan Operations logos====
*'''[[Spartan Operations]] logo''' - The logo for Spartan Operations bore a resemblance to the SPARTAN-II emblem.
<gallery>
File:Spartan Branch insignia.png|The Spartan Operations logo
</gallery>
*'''Spartan Operations unit emblems'''
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:IAC Logo.png
File:Fireteam Apollo.png|[[Fireteam Apollo]] emblem
File:PoA logo.png
File:Halo 5 Fireteam castle.png|[[Fireteam Castle]] emblem
File:Sof logo.png
File:Crimson Emblem.png|[[Fireteam Crimson]] emblem
</gallery>
</gallery>
*'''[[UNSC roundel]]''' - The UNSC roundel was used on a manner of UNSC vehicles, including [[AV-14 Hornet]]s, [[Pelican]]s, and the [[M313 Elephant]]s.
 
===Vehicle symbols===
====UNSC roundel====
{{Main|UNSC roundel}}
The UNSC roundel was used on a manner of UNSC vehicles, including [[AV-14 Hornet]]s, [[Pelican]]s, and the [[M313 Elephant]]s.
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:SLoftus-UNSC-MarineAir.png|The roundel
File:SLoftus-UNSC-MarineAir.png|The roundel
</gallery>
</gallery>
*'''Unit emblem''' - Numerous units within the UNSC have their own emblems, uniquely related to the unit the emblem belongs to.
 
====Ship emblems====
{{Main|Ship emblem}}
[[UNSC starship]]s occasionally have their own symbols.
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Blueteam.png|[[Blue Team]] emblem
File:IAC Logo.png
File:Halo 5 Fireteam castle.png|[[Fireteam Castle]] emblem
File:PoA logo.png
File:UNSC-7thFleet.png|[[Seventh Fleet]] emblem
File:Sof logo.png
File:7thODSTunitpatch.PNG|[[7th Shock Troops Battalion]] emblem
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==

Revision as of 15:42, March 2, 2020

The symbols of the UNSC are the symbols used to identify the organization and its branches.

Symbols

Organization symbols

This logo was used on the wings of UNSC frigates,[3][9] on MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor,[4] and on the sides of vehicles like the M12B Warthog.[10] The logo was also used on some hats.[11]
  • The Human-Covenant war era logo.

    The Human-Covenant war era logo.

  • The Human-Covenant war era logo without the ribbon, in black.

    The Human-Covenant war era logo without the ribbon, in black.

  • The Human-Covenant war era logo without the ribbon, in white.

    The Human-Covenant war era logo without the ribbon, in white.

  • A simplified version of the logo, used occasionally in 2526.

    A simplified version of the logo, used occasionally in 2526.

  • Post-war era - Its first uses were in late 2552, appearing on Warthogs and crates,[10][12] before becoming commonplace by 2557.[5]
The logo, saw use on the side of the UNSC Infinity,[5] on the wings of Strident-class heavy frigates,[13] and on the sides of vehicles.[5] A slightly modified version of the logo was used in the UNSC Tactical Simulator, where the word "TACSIM" was added.[14] A partially colored version of the logo was painted on to the floor of a meeting room in HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6.[15]
  • The post-war era logo.

    The post-war era logo.

  • The post-war logo on the floor of HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6. Note the gold coloring of the shield and ribbon.

    The post-war logo on the floor of HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6. Note the gold coloring of the shield and ribbon.

  • A version of the logo used in the UNSC Tactical Simulator. Note the addition of "TACSIM" below "UNSC" in the center.

    A version of the logo used in the UNSC Tactical Simulator. Note the addition of "TACSIM" below "UNSC" in the center.

UNSC wordmark

A specialized wordmark was used by the UNSC as early as 2554.[16] By 2557, Some fatigues also had the wordmark printed on it.[17]

  • H4 UNSC logo.png

Similar to the UNSC's Human-Covenant war era symbol, UNSCDF symbol's earliest sighting was in 2525.[18] It continued use up until 2552.[19]

  • Main-UNSC.png

Navy logos

  • Navy logo - The navy's logo is composed of an arrow, point upwards and away from a star, above several chevrons and layered over a globe. It was in use starting in at least 2554, being semi-transparent on papers used for official reports.[16]
  • UNSC-Navy-logo1.png
  • ONI logos - ONI uses several symbols, including their seal[20] and a logo similar in design to the UNSC's Human-Covenant war era logo.[21]
  • The seal of ONI.

    The seal of ONI.

  • ONI's UNSC derived symbol.

    ONI's UNSC derived symbol.

  • ORION Project emblem - The ORION project had a number of associated emblems.
  • The SPARTAN-II emblem.

    The SPARTAN-II emblem.

  • Navy unit emblems

Army logos

Main article: UNSC Army

The army's logo is composed of a chevron and triangle with a star in it.

  • UNSC-Army-logo1.png

Marine Corps logos

  • ODST Crest.png
  • Hellbringers logo - The Hellbringer logo consists of a flame, with a two tone pattern behind it.[25]
  • HW2 Kinsano logo.png
  • Marine unit emblems

Spartan Operations logos

  • Spartan Operations logo - The logo for Spartan Operations bore a resemblance to the SPARTAN-II emblem.
  • The Spartan Operations logo

    The Spartan Operations logo

  • Spartan Operations unit emblems

Vehicle symbols

UNSC roundel

Main article: UNSC roundel

The UNSC roundel was used on a manner of UNSC vehicles, including AV-14 Hornets, Pelicans, and the M313 Elephants.

  • The roundel

    The roundel

Ship emblems

Main article: Ship emblem

UNSC starships occasionally have their own symbols.

  • IAC Logo.png
  • PoA logo.png
  • Sof logo.png


Gameplay

Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Main article: Halo: The Master Chief Collection

The ONI logo is a usable emblem and nameplate in the Master Chief Collection.

As part of the Halodays Season, a special nameplate for the MCC was added featuring the UNSC's Covenant War logo in a sweater.[26]

Halo 5: Guardians

Main article: Halo 5: Guardians

The post-war UNSC logo, the ONI seal, the Navy's logo, the Army's logo, and the ODST logo as well as several unit logos are all Multiplayer emblems, acquirable through the Requisition system.

Gallery

  • Halo: Nightfall concept art featuring both types of UNSC logos.

    Halo: Nightfall concept art featuring both types of UNSC logos.

  • A symbol used by the UNSC post-Covenant war, with a currently unknown meaning.

    A symbol used by the UNSC post-Covenant war, with a currently unknown meaning.

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Collateral Damage, Issue #1
  2. ^ Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
  3. ^ a b Halo 3, campaign level, The Storm
  4. ^ a b Halo: Reach, campaign level, Noble Actual
  5. ^ a b c d Halo 4, campaign level, Infinity
  6. ^ Halo 4, campaign level, Reclaimer
  7. ^ Halo Wars 2
  8. ^ Halo Infinite, Discover Hope
  9. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, Tip of the Spear
  10. ^ a b Halo 2: Anniversary, campaign model, M12 Chaingun Warthog
  11. ^ Halo Wars 2, James Cutter model
  12. ^ Halo 2: Anniversary, campaign model, Crates
  13. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 192
  14. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Menu
  15. ^ Halo: Escalation
  16. ^ a b Halo Legendary Crate, Data Drop 2
  17. ^ Halo 4, The Commissioning
  18. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, Cover
  19. ^ Halo 3, campaign level, Crow's Nest
  20. ^ Halo Mythos, p. 141
  21. ^ Halo 3: ODST, Veronica Dare in-game model
  22. ^ Halo: Reach Legendary Edition
  23. ^ Halo 3: ODST, The Life
  24. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Edward Buck model
  25. ^ Halo Wars 2
  26. ^ Halo Waypoint: MCC Development Update - December 2019
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